Nearly home time
The past few weeks have been hectic! I’ve now visited Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Mont Tremblant. They were all amazing experiences and beautiful places to see. Continue reading Nearly home time
Category: Travelling while Abroad
Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
I find it hard to detail my excitement in venturing through Taipei for the first time, a land very distant from that of Hamilton, New Zealand. I choose Taiwan for the same reasons I have fallen in love with Taiwan, it is the challenge that comes with living in a foreign city, where the people speak a completely different language and live a completely different lifestyle. Continue reading Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
Spring Break – Half Way through the Semester
The last three weeks have flown by and I have been studying hard and finishing off many assignments before our spring break! Continue reading Spring Break – Half Way through the Semester
A CompSci student in Canada
Bonjour, je m’appelle Megan, and I completed a spring semester exchange to Canada in my third year of BCMS(Hons) as a double major in Math and Comp Sci at Waikato University. Continue reading A CompSci student in Canada
Learnings & What to Pack
Wow! What a time, what an experience. Words will never be able to fully describe the rollercoaster of feelings that I experienced throughout the 6 weeks in India. Continue reading Learnings & What to Pack
Arriving and Settling in at Cardiff
Kate’s experiences settling into life at Cardiff University Continue reading Arriving and Settling in at Cardiff
My first month in Scotland
I’ve now been in Scotland for just over a month and what a wild start it has been! Continue reading My first month in Scotland
Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University
My exchange experience at Kwansei Gakuin University, including highlights, challenges, travel essentials, and what it’s like coming back home. Continue reading Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University
Transit Tales: Exploring the Plurality of Ways People Move
After exploring India for three weeks, I’ve experienced the diverse ways people move in this country. In today’s modern society, it’s tempting to opt for isolated travel – air conditioning to aid in comfort, quick flights, or convenient Ubers that shield you from the vibrant surroundings. However, over the past three weeks, we have instead been encouraged to immerse ourselves within multiple modes of transport that facilitate connections and conversations. Continue reading Transit Tales: Exploring the Plurality of Ways People Move
Dharavi: A Lesson in Economics
As an Economics major I’ve had the pleasure of studying many different economies. Never however did I expect that the most intriguing economy would be found in the heart of Mumbai, concealed beneath the tag of Asia’s largest slum. Continue reading Dharavi: A Lesson in Economics
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